Madison — Natural Resources Secretary Cathy Stepp on Tuesday defended Gov. Scott Walker's plan to turn the Natural Resources Board into an advisory panel, instead of one that makes policy, even as she acknowledged she had not been consulted on the proposal in advance.

"I feel that it's extra layers," Stepp said of the board in a briefing to the Legislature's Joint Finance Committee. "I think it's duplicative."

The idea has sparked opposition from Democrats as well as some of Walker's fellow Republicans. Sen. Luther Olsen (R-Ripon) said he had "some concerns" about the plan.(48)

If Park Bank is liable for not spotting Sujata "Sue" Sachdeva's $34 million embezzlement from Koss Corp., then so is chief executive Michael Koss, the bank argues in a new lawsuit.

In a suit filed last week, the bank argues that if a jury finds Park Bank liable for the loss, then Michael Koss and Grant Thornton, the firm's former auditor, should have to pay some of the award.

"Park Bank denies any and all liability to Koss in this case," Park Bank wrote in its action. "Nevertheless, should Park Bank be found liable to Koss (Corp.) and required to pay damages to Koss in this case those damages will have been the result of a common liability of Park Bank, Michael Koss and Grant Thornton, thereby entitling Park Bank to (a) contribution from Michael Koss and Grant Thornton."(1)

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The Milwaukee Bucks are awful, and at this point in the season, we can assume that this is by design. They're not going to compete in the playoffs, and even making the postseason would take them away from a potential first pick in a highly touted draft.

The problem is adding one rookie in 2014 won't get them near elite status, so adding a scorer now could be beneficial later.

Although DeMar DeRozan appears to be safer now that Rudy Gay has left Toronto, there's really no such thing as "safe" with Masai Ujiri running the show. He recognizes that being mired in mediocrity won't get the Raptors anywhere, and even if they end up with home-court advantage in the first round, they're all but done when they face the Miami Heat or Indiana Pacers.

Milwaukee sits at 29th in the NBA in terms of scoring, while DeRozan is posting 21.3 points per contest. He'd be a huge upgrade over Luke Ridnour as the starting 2-guard, and while the fears of a logjam with O.J. Mayo are legitimate, the only place this team can go is up as it has the worst record by a relative long shot.

What is it exactly about a career 29% three point shooter, who jacks up a lot of shots that says, "We gotta get that guy on the Bucks"? ***Fear of a "logjam" with Mayo? That's not MY fear.***If Ujiri is serious about TANKing, isn't he going to want teams like the Bucks getting better? He'll have to give us someone better, DeMir DeJohnson, maybe?***We have to "assume it was by design", why? Because no one could mess up so badly by accident?

it would be a shrewd move for the bucks to acquire someone this year that can be an additional piece moving forward. derozan is an inefficient volume shooter tho.... bucks need to try & stay away from guys like that.

"The problem is adding one rookie in 2014 won't get them near elite status"

IT IS IMPERATIVE some ground be gained this year even as the loses crash and burn one into the other. Some items andnotions must be established...decisions made...moves made...some players secured. You do not go from what we are seeingnow to a first round pick in June to the coveted End Game inthe Association.

Lose now lose later even with the first rd. pick -IF- thiscollective mess is not sorted out>?

The Cleveland Cavaliers have already made the biggest splash of the PRE season, drafting Anthony Bennett, but that doesn't mean their season is essentially over.

As Bleacher Report's D.J. Super Max put it, "Trades this inconsequential typically don't require a big follow-up deal, but then again, teams that are 21 games under .500 aren't often the ones selling."

Cleveland is certainly buying at this point in the process, and one player who should be on its radar is LARRY SANDERS.

The Milwaukee Bucks big man recently earned a four-year, $44 million extension, but the Cavs shouldn't be afraid of that kind of money if they're serious about lessening their chances out East. D.J. Super Max went on to state that, "The Cavs are one SideShow Bob injury away from starting either Toby Tyler or Tyler Zeller at the 5, which certainly wouldn't be ideal, especially defensively."

Adding a player of Sanders', gatling-like caliber, would take care of that concern, and it would add a dynamic defensive presence as long as they can keep him on the floor. The Cavs shouldn't be done wheeling and dealing just yet, also available are Caron Butler, Luke Ridenour, O.J. Mayo, Zaza Pauchulia and Gary Neal and the lowly Bucks could be the perfect team to help keep things moving.

Big whoop about Henson playing. Wolters plays - Wolters sits. This team is shizo, the gm, owner and coach. The players are playing selfishly for the most part. Coach Drew needs to get control rather than just talking about it.

Part 1 is done. Drew benches Caron and gives minutes to Giannis and Middleton. It took long enough but great move. Part 2 is not done. Bench Ridnour and give minutes to Wolters. I don't know if they actually think they'll get anything for Ridnour by playing him. I think the NBA knows what you'll get from Ridnour. As I said before, just bench Ridnour and Caron and let their contracts expire. The only way you trade them is if you can package Neal and/or Zaza for an expiring contract and/or draft picks.

In order to show the young, whippersnappers how it's done, Fritzi had to push the ArpZerTina 2600 to it's finite limits:

How Many More Times, Larry? treat us the way you wanna do? [X2]When Herbie gave you all his money, please, please be true.

Trader gave you all he got to give, four @ 11, and all. [X2]You've got to get yourself together Larry, We're sure, sure you're gonna brawl.

[spoken]He was a young man, He couldn't resist Getting T'd up all over, Rasheed hasn't been missed. Got him another, thumbs up now and then and then... Whoops, oh Lordy, well he did it again. Now he's got ten technicals of his own He's got another T on the way that makes eleven. Fandom in constant heaven. We know it's all right in our minds 'Cause we've got a Young Aristotle and he's just fineHe can't drive at night, only has learner's permit But we're gonna cheer his everything, Buck's fans got to live.

Well they call him, Blocktopus, that's his name. They call him, Blocktopus, that's how he got his fame. Ain't no need to hide, Ain't no need to run. 'Cause he's got everybody in the sights of his..........thumb..............gun!

How Many More Times, flagrant 2's all night long. [X2]We've got to get to you, larry, LARRY, please come home.

Why, it seems like only yesterday a young Amir Johnson along with Sonny Weems came to Milw> Neither would dribble a basketball onthe hardwood at the B/C as they were traded without so much as playing a game. Sonny Weems is off in some south Florida shiet hole selling narcotics while Mr. J> has made a home in Canada.

Amir Johnson. Just one in a long line of the "revolving door boys"brought to you by the good folks at Hammond Hardware>>>We buy frequently and often so you don't have too.Hammond Hardware> Feel the Love?

its not a blackout.... FSW just doesnt air all of the games. not sure why the bucks cant be like the brewers & get telemundo or whoever to pick up the rest of the games when FSW would rather show high school bowling.

I"ve been on this case *G$* for several seasons, and there isno rhyme or reason as to... a) why the no telecast is in place b)whyten or twelve games is the established number, and c) which ones not toshow. I've inquired with varied sources, and no one can fully explain this approach to broadcasting Buck games.Or, in this case, NOT showing said games>

I see it as legit questioning of his potential among Bucks fans not so involved with posting on this blog. I, personally think he'll be more than just a guy, but I also think that's me being a Bucks fan, hoping he'll be a star.

The 'suits' seems to be giving him more of playtime than most rookies get.He seems to be in the right place at the right time for rookie development, doesn't he? On a last place team with no place to go. His future is up to him. I guess only time will tell, but predicting him as a star in the NBA doesn't seem like a forgone conclusion amongst the voting fans.